My Week In Pink

    One of my favourite fashion magazine topics is one where you create many different outfits using only a few items. I used to do it occasionally on my old blog.

    Well, this time I'm using 4 items to create 7 looks. The palette is mainly pink, nude, white and (sparsely) red, to match the shoes  ; )   Here are the main items for this post :

Item A :  G-market nude blazer

Item B :  Earth, Music & Ecology pink top ;  Item C :  NET tulle skirt

Item D :  Floral chiffon tube dress

Shoes 1 :  Nude bow pumps

Shoes 2 :  Red bow loafers

    I took the pictures in my bedroom, where the light was not too sufficient due to the tinted windows. That's why some of the photos are sort of grainy. I was hoping to do a tea-party theme, but it was just too tedious!

Combination :  D + 2

    Something for a summer day's picnic, I think. I guess I really miss the red checkered cloth and weaved baskets filled to the brim with yummy goodies (and sparkling drinks, a must) .

Combination : B + D + 2

    I am in love with the combination of pink and red, I don't know why. It just feels like a perfect balance of sweet and feminine ... sort of a child-woman thing  ;)

Combination : B + C + 1

    Hairbuns always remind me of ballerinas. I do my hair in a bun most of the time, it feels sooo much cooler in summer. And I hate hair sticking to the nape of my neck.

Combination :  A + D + 1

    Light blazers are a must these days. They are not too form-fitting and can be worn on both formal and casual outings regardless of seasons. Talk about an all-rounder!

Combination : A + C + 1

    Of course I won't be wearing these mile-high heels to work, I'd break my ankles in a jiffy! They are so cute, though ... perfect to look at (sigh).

Combination :  B + 1

    OK, I cheated a bit, I'm wearing very short jeans underneath to make sure nothing indecent peeks out, haha!  

Combination :  C + D + 2

    This is my first try at doing the bowtie hair a la Lady Gaga. Bad timing though, I just had my hair permed and it's all too pouffy to do a good, neat bow-tie  :(

    That's the end there, I guess. I am sorry for the awful center-part, my bangs were almost ruined during my last visit to the hairdresser and are now in recovery mode. I do like the wavy curls though  ; )  

    In other news, I am now looking forward to receiving my Lagunamoon dresses and my Romwe shorts next week. Oh, and just a word of warning, another "romantic" post coming in the weekend! À bientôt, mes amis !

Bises! ♥♥

Le Omelette

    I love omelettes. My idea of a perfect brunch consists of a 3-egg spinach and cheese omelette with sides of fries and cheese-baked broccoli at the lovely Choir Cafe (located near Ximen District, Taipei) on a lazy Sunday.

    Well, I just had a huge breakfast, and I know I have been rather quiet this weekend, being out shopping (and I bought loads, sort of). There's just this little bit of guilt gnawing at my mind, so here's a little recipe for a nice ol' cheesy omelette, just so you can have a lovely morning to start the day too  :)   Bon appetit!

1. Heat butter in a small non-stick frying pan.

2. Fry 1/2 cup of sliced button mushrooms over the heat until golden brown, set aside.

3. Mix the cooked mushrooms with 1/4 cup grated cheddar and some mixed herbs.

4. Pour 2 eggs, beaten, into the pan and cook until half set.

5. Spoon the mushroom mixture over one half of the omelette, add a litte seasoning.

6. Flip the other half over with a spatula so that it covers the mushrooms.

7. Cook for a little while more so that the cheese melts sufficiently.

8. Slide onto a plate and serve!

p/S  For a lighter, fluffier omelette, add a tablespoon of water for each egg used.

Bises! ♥♥



Sunset Gardens

Gone, like our childhood dreams, aspirations and beliefs --
Time is a thief, and he ravages our gardens.

-- Peter Hammill "Forsaken Gardens"

NOTES

    After months and months of procrastination, I finally got around to completing my outfit shoot of these F21 shoes (done in a mere half hour) in the weekend.

    We made rum ice-cream from scratch today, the weather was soooo hot that we finished the whole tub in one afternoon. I am going shopping with my mum tomorrow, hopefully I can still find the dress I had my eye on last month (but for whatever reason didn't buy) ... I am so in love with asymmetrical skirts now.

Dress :  Sheinside.com

Heels :  Forever 21

Bag :  Jeanasis

Ring :  House of Harlow 1960

Bises! ♥♥

A Floral Wishlist

Beads fitted lace shorts (Romwe)

    In keeping with my current obssession, and also because I went out shopping instead of staying at home editing my outfit photos, I present to you a medley of my floral lemmings, in full bloom. 

    To be honest with you, I have acted fast and so have already gotten my hands on some of them. I think I am targeting Romwe's floral print chiffon shirt next, it would be perfect as a light jacket or paired with bright skirts. By the way, Romwe has added many adorable summer items so it's worth taking a look  ; ) 

    Bon été, mes amis! Hopefully I'd be able to post a floral outfit in a few days, bye!

Morgan Lily floral sunglasses (ASOS)

Cherry buttoned dress (Romwe)

Carnation flower headband (ASOS) 

Flower printed chiffon shirt (Romwe)

Elasticated flower printed vest (Romwe)

Cotswold floral purse (Accessorize)

Floral print detachable collar (Romwe)

The Langdale backpack (Jack Wills)

Floral print pink shorts (Romwe)

Floral stiletto pumps (Forever 21)

Les Merveilleuses mini blush (Ladurée)

Sources :  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Bises! ♥♥